The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Santiago de Compostela will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 4 buses that leave Santander for Santiago de Compostela on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 390 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 390 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €295 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santander to Santiago de Compostela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Santiago de Compostela buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 8:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 2:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 12:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Buses from Santander to Santiago de Compostela run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €54 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 17:45. The fastest bus covers the 390 km distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 390 km |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 03:45 |
Last bus 17:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Santander to Santiago de CompostelaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Santiago de Compostela with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €54. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Santiago de Compostela by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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